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+ | === [[Buying RPi|Buying Guide]] === | ||
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+ | Where can I get one and for how much? | ||
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+ | * Base price is $25 for the model A and $35 for the model B Raspberry Pi. This price excludes local taxes and shipping. | ||
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+ | * The Raspberry Pi's official worldwide distribution partners are [http://www.farnell.com/ Premier Farnell/Element 14] and [http://rswww.com/ RS Components] | ||
+ | * Detailed information and other resellers can be found on the [[RPi Buying | Buying Guide]] page. | ||
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+ | * You can find out which peripherals and such are tested to work with the Pi in the [[RPi_VerifiedPeripherals | Verified Peripherals]] section | ||
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+ | === [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup|Basic Setup]] === | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | First little Raspberry Pi Steps... | ||
+ | * Ensure you have all the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Typical_Hardware_You_Will_Need |equipment]] you need to go with your Raspberry Pi. | ||
+ | * Become familiar with the [[RPi Hardware Basic Setup#Connecting_Together | board layout and connect]] it ready for power up. | ||
+ | * If you have not been provided with a pre-setup SD card you will need to prepare one with your chosen [[RPi_Easy_SD_Card_Setup | Operating System distribution]] | ||
+ | * If you are not using a HDMI monitor you may need to set up the correct video mode by editing the [[RPiconfig]] text file on the SD-card. | ||
+ | * Note: On the Debian OS after you log in you need to type '''startx''' at the prompt to get a graphic desktop. | ||
+ | * Particularly after first boot its important to do a clean shutdown with the command '''sudo halt''' | ||
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+ | * '''Having problems? Try the [[R-Pi_Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting]] page.''' | ||
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+ | === [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]] === | ||
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+ | You've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now? | ||
+ | * [[RPi Beginners|Beginners Guide]] | ||
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+ | * Learn about the basics with the [http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/A13735596 H2G2 - Introducing the Raspberry Pi] entry. | ||
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+ | * Read a small book for the Raspberry Pi Beginner [http://bitkistl.blogspot.co.at/2013/01/raspberry-pi-e-book.html] | ||
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+ | * Get started with some basic projects and tutorials: | ||
+ | **[http://www.youtube.com/user/RaspberryPiTutorials Raspberry Pi YouTube Tutorials]<br /> | ||
+ | **[http://www.pibeginners.com Raspberry Pi IV Beginners]<br /> | ||
+ | **[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyU3jNA6VjS3ij6ZXbb2x4GdEP3bAWzO My First Raspberry Pi Game] | ||
+ | **[http://files.nathanbookham.com/raspberry-pi Guides, tutorials, tools and distribution downloads] | ||
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+ | *[[RPi Tutorial Easy GPIO Hardware & Software|Easy GPIO Hardware & Software]] - in-progress at the moment | ||
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+ | * Take a look through the [[#Community|Community]] section, which contains a range of beginner and advanced tutorials and guides, as well as groups to help you find like-minded developers. | ||
− | + | * Pick up a copy of [http://www.pi-supply.com/product/raspberry-pi-handbook/ the Raspberry Pi Handbook] to get you started on some fantastic projects | |
+ | * Get started with Linux: [http://raspberrywebserver.com/linux-basics/ Linux Basics] | ||
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==Getting Started== | ==Getting Started== |
Revision as of 12:21, 10 April 2014
Documentation
Buying GuideWhere can I get one and for how much?
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Basic SetupFirst little Raspberry Pi Steps...
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Beginners GuideYou've just got your new Raspberry Pi device - what now?
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Getting Started
Excited to explore the MinnowBoard? Beginner friendly instructions/documentation available from here
MinnowBoard Projects
Have you developed a project with MinnowBoard you'd like to share? Please do so here:
OS Support
We'd love to have documents written on the following topics:
- Building Angstrom Linux for the MinnowBoard
- Building Poky Linux for the Minnowboard
- Installing Debian on your MinnowBoard
- Installing Windows 8.1 on the MinnowBoard (PDF, 800kB)
Contribute to Documentation
Please read the article "How to contribute to MinnowBoard Documentation to quickly help you get started.
Accessory Boards
Accessory boards for the MinnowBoard are called Lure Boards. There are several types and sizes of these boards available. The specifcations and reference board information is available on the Lures Specifications wiki page.
Design Files
Below you can download the MinnowBoard design files:
- Schematics – PDF (877 kb)
- Allegro board design file, can be viewed in the free Allegro Physical Viewer program (4.1 MB, ZIP compressed)
- ORCAD design file – readable in ORCAD v16 or newer (13.6 MB)
- Generic .CAD file (1.6 MB, ZIP compressed)
- Manufacturing files – including Gerber data, drill data, DXF and PDF drawing files, component X-Y list, and IPC netlist extract (3.0 MB, ZIP compressed)
- Assembly and fabrication documents – PDF (194 kb, ZIP compressed)
- BOM – Bill of Materials (28 kb)
Resources
- MinnowBoard Project Page
- Intel Atom E6xx Pages
- MinnowBoard UEFI Open Development Community
- MinnowBoard Accessory List
- MinnowBoard Expansion Interface Descriptions
- MinnowBoard SPI Serial Flash Memory Programming
- MinnowBoard FAQ
- MinnowBoard Hardware Revisions
- Jumpers and Headers on the MinnowBoard
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